Obtaining McIDAS-X 2012.1

Note: For convenience, the McIDAS-X installation
files now include both the McIDAS-X core package and the McIDAS-XRD sidecar
package (see the McIDAS-XRD Software page
for details). Installation of McIDAS-XRD is still optional (done by specifying
a non-default argument during the build
and install procedure).

The McIDAS-X 2012.1 installation files are listed below.

File Name

Description

mcidas2012.1.sh

shell script that does the McIDAS-X and/or -XRD build and install

mcidas2012.1.tar.Z

compressed tar file containing the McIDAS-X and -XRD software

mcinet2012.1.sh

shell script that configures the McIDAS-X ADDE remote server

Complete the instructions below to obtain the McIDAS-X 2012.1
installation files from the McIDAS Website.

1. Use your Web browser to download the files listed above.
Access the McIDAS
Website,
and follow the link for the McIDAS-X 2012.1 software. Each site has its own
login and password for downloading files. Have your site coordinator contact
the McIDAS Help Desk if you can't remember yours.

2. Log on to the McIDAS-X workstation as user mcidas and
copy or move the downloaded files to the ~mcidas directory.